Notes
--> C Hallows (1) passed 12500 runs in first-class matches when he reached 35
--> LG Crawley made his debut for Essex in County Championship matches
--> LG Crawley made his debut for Essex in first-class matches
--> J Iddon achieved his best innings bowling analysis in first-class matches in the Essex first innings (previous best was 4-31)
--> J Iddon achieved his best innings bowling analysis in County Championship matches in the Essex first innings (previous best was 4-31)
--> EA McDonald reached 350 wickets in County Championship matches when taking his 4th wicket in the Essex second innings